Sunday, January 01, 2006

end of the year meme

I read this on Heth’s blog and thought I’d try my hand at it…. What did you do in 2005 that you had never done before?Went to the Mall of America Cheerleading Competition to watch the girls perform.Watched my oldest daughter graduate from High School and sent her off to college.Almost Die Mountain in Northern CaliforniaSpent 8 hours in IKEA

Did you keep your New Year's resolutions, and will you make more for next year?I never keep them… so I never make them.Did anyone close to you give birth?hmm… not really. Lots of friends did, but I’d forget someone if I named them all.Did anyone close to you die?No.

What countries did you visit?COUNTIES? Lots… COUNTRIES? One.

What would you like to have in 2006 that you lacked in 2005?TimeWhat dates will remain etched in your memory and why?Gosh, I’m lame. I can’t think of anything other than the normal kids birthdays…. I hope there isn’t some huge date I should remember and can’t.What's your biggest achievement of the year?Getting out of debt.

What was your favorite TV program?Everyday ItalianDo you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?Nope.

What was the best book you read?BoundariesWhat was your greatest musical discovery?Goin down highway 90 in my big ole pick up truck… What did you want and get?my kids to be filled with the SpiritWhat did you not want and not get?an appendectomy

What was your favorite film this year?I’m not sure – I don’t have it all developed yet. OH! You mean, MOVIE FILM? – I’d have to say Narnia since that is most likely the only one I went to. At least that I can remember… What did you do on your birthday and how old were you?I don’t remember and I don’t remember. (jk 37)

What one thing would have made your year measurably more satisfying?To have actually SEEN Bigfoot in the Almost Die MountainHow would you describe your personal fashion in 2005?comfortable

Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?Giada De Laurentiis and The Barefoot Contessa

What political issue stirred you the most?none

Who did you miss?Val and Matt

Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2005.Always read road signs when travelling on an unknown highway in an unknown mountain in an area. Don’t visit Ferndale. It’s not worth it. Unfold the map when you are reading it.Quote a song lyric that sums up your year.”goin down hiway 949 in my big old pick up truck…”

She made THE BEST motzarella cheese sticks. Oh, they are SOOOO good! And the lasagna rolls are a must - to be used with oven ready noodles, I've found. That one's a must try....it has a floury mixture on bottom - add lots of basil...mmmmmmmmm! I'm gonna go cook now. Thanks a lot!